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Where Catholicism lost influence and property during the reformation, what did Luther think should be done with the acquired assets?
As a man protesting against the mass of wealth accumulated by the Pope I was wondering what Luther proposed to do with all the lands and endowments obtained in those regions where the Catholic church ...
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How did Luther view pilgramages?
From what I understand there are many people from vaious denominations who imagine certain places on the earth are 'holier' than other places and that it is good to travel long distances to visit ...
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Is it true that Luther claimed Popes and priests commonly practiced sodomy?
This is a simple historical Q & A question regarding the rumor that Luther made this fairly inflammatory accusation. The question is simple. Is there any solid proof that Luther really thought ...
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How did Luther's view of Mary change after his new birth experience?
The question is as simple as the title. Did Luther have a minor alteration in his view of Mary, or a major one after being born again?
Note: By the way Luther did use the term 'born again' for some ...
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What is the meaning of the question Luther's companions shouted on his deathbed?
In Martin Luther's Biography, In his final hour, Justus Jonas and Michael Coelius who were his companions shouted loudly and asked this question:
"Reverend father, are you ready to die trusting ...
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Why did Luther curse those who oppose indulgences?
In the 95 Theses, Luther makes a stand against corruption in the Catholic church of that day. This resulted in events leading to the separation between the Catholic and Protestant churches.
It seems ...
